Employment
Occupation of employment
About this topic
Occupation of employment classifies employed residents by the kind of work they do in their main job. It describes the roles, skills, and tasks people perform rather than the industry they work in.
This topic is useful for understanding the skill profile and socio-economic characteristics of the resident workforce. It is best interpreted with qualifications, individual income, and industry sector of employment.
Interpretation notes
- Occupation classifies the kind of work done in a person's main job, not the employer's industry.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over, so it should be read with employment status when assessing labour market conditions.
Key insight
In 2021, Technicians And Trades Workers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Uralla (NSW), accounting for 16.8% (191 people). This share was higher than Uralla (A) (14%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Labourers, which increased by 118 people and 7 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Uralla (NSW) - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Uralla (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Uralla (A) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Uralla (NSW), with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
135
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
135
11.9%
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
179
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-11.7pp
179
15.8%
-11.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
191
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
191
16.8%
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
139
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
139
12.3%
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
160
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
160
14.1%
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
78
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
78
6.9%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
79
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
79
7.0%
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
158
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
158
13.9%
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
22
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
22
1.9%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+71
+0.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+19
-11.7pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
+106
+2.2pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+78
+1.8pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+62
-2.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
+37
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+50
+2.0pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+118
+7.0pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+18
+1.2pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Uralla (NSW). Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Uralla (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 135 | 11.9% | 18.6% | 64 | 11.0% | 19.0% | +71 | +0.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 179 | 15.8% | 16.9% | 160 | 27.5% | 16.1% | +19 | -11.7pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 191 | 16.8% | 14.0% | 85 | 14.6% | 14.2% | +106 | +2.2pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 139 | 12.3% | 11.6% | 61 | 10.5% | 10.1% | +78 | +1.8pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 160 | 14.1% | 12.1% | 98 | 16.8% | 12.5% | +62 | -2.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 78 | 6.9% | 6.8% | 41 | 7.0% | 7.7% | +37 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 79 | 7.0% | 5.4% | 29 | 5.0% | 4.8% | +50 | +2.0pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 158 | 13.9% | 12.9% | 40 | 6.9% | 14.0% | +118 | +7.0pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 22 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 4 | 0.7% | 1.6% | +18 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 1,134 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 582 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +552 | 0.0pp |